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Posted October 4, 2012 08:30 pm

Meet local artist Jim Lynch

Nationally known artist lends his talents to the set of ‘Big River,’ now playing in Limelight Theatre

Artist Jim Lynch recently lent his talent locally to the set of "Big River," on stage through Oct. 7 in Limelight Theatre. The striking mural he painted is the backdrop for this musical, which is based on Mark Twain’s classic novel.

Jim Lynch is a local artist who has traveled the world creating some very well known works. He has painted for clients such as Disney, Caesar’s Palace and the Luxor. He also has helped create impressive floats for New Orleans’ Mardi Gras, Entertainment City in Kuwait and Japan’s Tokyo Dome.

Lynch’s work received national media attention when a sculpture of Jesus that he created in Ohio was struck by lightning. The 62-foot-tall sculpture, known as “Touchdown Jesus,” was destroyed.

Lynch recently lent his talent locally to the set of "Big River," on stage through Oct. 7 in Limelight Theatre. The striking mural he painted is the backdrop for this musical, which is based on Mark Twain’s classic novel. He worked with the theatre’s set designer, Tom Fallon.

“Working with Tom is always such a pleasure. Some people seem capable of bringing out the best in me, and he is one,” Lynch said. “When I finished the mural I thought it turned out real nice, considering the small amount of time I put into it. Then when Tom turned off the house lights and lit it theatrically, I was pleasantly surprised,” Lynch says.

Lynch has recently finished illustrating his third children’s book, “Just Like Sisters,” for Rudell Kopp.

He presently teaches set design/build at the Foundation Academy in Jacksonville Beach. His murals can be seen throughout Northeast Florida.